YEARLY HIGH
0.2045 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1845 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1906 MOP

2016 GMD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.2045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.1845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0200 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2029 to the December average rate of 0.1867, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2045 was down 1.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,022 MOP
2015 Average 971 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 923 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.98 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2047
0.1851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to MOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1941, compared to 0.1872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1941
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0183 MOP (High: 0.2044 / Low: 0.1861). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MOP (High: 0.1878 / Low: 0.1866).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2029) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1861), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0168 (+9.02%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2029
2015 Avg (January) 0.1861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2045 0.2021 0.2029
February 0.2043 0.2020 0.2031
March 0.2044 0.1861 0.1969
April 0.1883 0.1864 0.1873
May 0.1880 0.1866 0.1871
June 0.1891 0.1865 0.1873
July 0.1880 0.1866 0.1872
August 0.1887 0.1860 0.1873
September 0.1884 0.1868 0.1875
October 0.1878 0.1866 0.1872
November 0.1885 0.1856 0.1872
December 0.1885 0.1845 0.1867